Renault Zoe ZE50 UK Specs GT Line / Iconic / Play

The much awaited new Renault Zoe Z.E.50 UK specs and options are now out! The Zoe ZE50 is the new face lifted Zoe with a larger 52kwh battery pack. It brings the much requested option of CCS DC fast charging. The GT Line also brings with it a new motor the R135 with 135 bhp. This Renault made motor will be optional on the Iconic which can be purchased in either an R110 or R135 option. The Zoe ZE50 Life will be a base option car with no alloy wheels and no option to add CCS. It will also come with the R110 motor.
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[@NicolasRaimo]

For FULL pricing info on the new Renault Zoe ZE50 please reffer to my channel community tab! kzbin.infocommunity leave a comment on what you think which trim level you want on the Z.E.50 does the price make you want it more or less?

[@RWBHere]

Thanks Nicolas. Agree with you; CCS is a must, since it appears to be developing into the European standard, in preference to ChaDeMo. All we need next is for Ecotricity to make their chargers much more reliable with CCS-based cars!

[@clivethomas6864]

I love the way you emphasise the CCS option. No one can now say I wasn't told.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Hopefully everyone shares and subscribes to my channel to get word out!

[@charlesholland-keen2222]

Another excellent and informative video Nick. Really looking forward to seeing the new Zoe in the showrooms with sensible prices.

[@markgaudie80]

Will Adams at DSG will be a very busy man over the next fews years I imagine. Not that he’s not busy already.

[@JamesSumnall]

Really useful video, thanks :)

[@robsmith1a]

A pity CCS isn't a retro fit for the ZE40. Having said that I charge away from home so rarely that the 22 kw charge rate has been totally fine other than the day when I did 370 miles. Peugeot are going for 100 kw CCS and I think that's way more worth having than 50 kw that Renault have gone for. The range of the Zoe is very good though.

[@dpthomas1973]

Great video and very helpful in regards to the future residual value. Thanks for the info and keep up the good work!

[@NicolasRaimo]

Thanks so much Paul there be a review on new zoe soon as i get hold of the press car!

[@philatkinson883]

Another excellent vlog buddy. CCS for sure!

[@NicolasRaimo]

What colour would you go for in the new Zoe Phil?

[@sheetalshah2327]

Many thanks for the this Nick, really helpful. Amazed that a car with a 50kwh battery has CCS as an optional extra which is not available on its entry level model.

[@NicolasRaimo]

I think they thought seeing current model sells so well with 22kw AC that they could sell new model for a lower price point without CCS i do get the logic.

[@toughkix6910]

wow I just realised your eye color, that's insane! love it!

[@NicolasRaimo]

Cheers ;)

[@Drpepper99uk]

@@NicolasRaimo I've just noticed this too, kinda like what David Bowie had 😁👍🏻

[@jonpetter8921]

@@NicolasRaimo Are those natural ? never seen two coloured eyeslol

[@NicolasRaimo]

Fact for you David Bowie has same colour eyes just different sized pupils, giving the effect of them not being same colour. And Jon Yes totally natural and not that uncommon.

[@jonpetter8921]

@@NicolasRaimo I ve seen it on cats but not human. i think it s cool:)

[@stevemccormack9948]

This is now a real appetizing little car. A contender for many now that it has the 200 mile range with the big battery.

[@garrylawless3550]

Great review, I agree Renault needs to rethink the range/options for the British market. I'm interested in swapping my Hybrid now! I like how, being in the car business, you look out for us the Consumers.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Thanks Garry, i think too many people in my industry try mislead consumers and pull the wool over there eyes I prefer to be open and honest. Plus when it comes to EV's and saving this planet i think its important we give everyone the information they need

[@markgaudie80]

From the specs you have announced here Nick. The only one I would choose it the GT Line. It ticks all the boxes. Would love the 17” wheels too. Would really give the car a more attractive sportier look. Great video Nick 👍

[@NicolasRaimo]

Cheers Mark yes GT line is like a baby Tesla Model 3, Renault design team have done an amazing job!

[@matteo5869]

Nice video! Still unsure about one thing though, should I get the CCS option?

[@markreed9853]

Do all the models come with the boot underfloor storage cover now? - I saw Jonny showed it.

[@Larry]

why cant they do a convertible one?

[@lancpudn]

Nice to know the difference between the models Nick. "Over speed protection" All new cars sold in Europe by 2021 will have to have the "intelligent speed assistant" fitted (mandatory) coupled "traffic sign recognition software" Speeding may become a thing of the past!!!

[@simonreeves2017]

By the time you add the options you need, you might as well get a BMW i3. Awesome car, premium brand, and will hold it's value much better when you come to change.

[@ianrobins5501]

thanks Nick for the informative video. i bet there will be no tow bar option

[@NicolasRaimo]

No tow bar no remember it is a hatchback and not really the type of car that’s tends to tow, the new mg Ezs hasn’t even got the option and that’s a SUv

[@jamesbailey2601]

Thanks Nicolas can you demonstrate a park assist function please I don't understand how it works please.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Soon as I get a demo unit for Renault I shall do but basically you press a button drive past spaces car beeps you out in reverse and it control the steering wheel

[@markgaudie80]

I agree with you completely Nick when I comes to choosing a spec on the ZOE. Do not spec the base model without CCS. Major mistake if you do. It will suit some people’s needs but as you say residuals will be effected and saleability.

[@dmclement74]

CCS cannot be added to the base PLAY model.

[@kjh789az]

Thanks, Nick. Just what we need to know! Makes the new e-Golf - real world range 130ish miles - look a bit lame. As you say, pity some of the options are a bit odd, especially making CCS an extra. Ciao.

[@pinktroll44]

Hiya Nick! Great video and super helpful! I’m looking to purchase a used ZE50. How can I tell, from looking online, that it comes with CCS? Or will I just need to enquire with the dealer? Thanks!

[@NicolasRaimo]

All new cars that are Iconic or GT-Line now included it, however used ones won't if your interested in a new one email me at Luigi motors and i can get you a quote based on current prices i bet NEW is almost same price as used

[@stephenclay6852]

Agree with all you said

[@LysanderLH]

Renault need to make just one Zoe with all the extras. This meddling about with options catalogue they’re doing, is patronising and missing the market entirely.

[@christianbehier2221]

Current news on availability is January 2020 here in Cardiff. Should be able to factory order your Zoe 50 in Sept 2019. So you know what the availability is here in South Wales.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Same for entire UK I believe it’s going to be down to what colour you like as some won’t be made first

[@nealstreet1956]

Any idea when books will open for Order? I spoke to my local dealer who thought that they may have March 2020 in mind for first UK orders arriving. But they had been given no indication by Renault as to about demonstrators of even an official launch date.

[@tooneychris]

Mid to late September

[@VisualApproach]

Hi Nicolas... if leasing a Zoe is CCS worth it? Don't care about Renault financial services resale value if so. This would just be for my convenience. Would have a home charger.

[@NicolasRaimo]

CCS is to benefit you as the driver by cutting your long distance charge speed in half

[@markgaudie80]

Wonder if the play model is aimed at ride sharing in cities mainly. Where they will be left plugged in for longer periods of down time.

[@NicolasRaimo]

i imagine is geared towards car rentals, and car sharing systems yes.

[@wozza59]

Hi Nick, Another quick question for you on the ZE50. You mention it charges at 50kw max on CCS charging. I am right in thinking you still would be able to use high power 150kw CCS charge points without a problem?

[@NicolasRaimo]

Yes no issue same as now it would just max at 50kw no issue

[@wozza59]

@@NicolasRaimo Thanks Nick.

[@richardmcdonnell5367]

Quick one! Are the Zoe 40's going to get the updated screen and electronics??..when the 50's release!

[@NicolasRaimo]

The ze40 isn’t being made anyone as of now

[@plaw9999]

Bait and switch, entry level just to make the mid spec appear more desirable. Standard practice.

[@BrackenDog10]

Will it be possible to upgrade my ZE 40 to CCS? Upgrade to 50 Kwh battery would be nice too, but as my battery is leased I think I can guess the answer.

[@NicolasRaimo]

As mentioned when I first got info on the new Zoe the ze50 is same package size but unlike the 22 to the 40 wont be a direct replacement lots of plugs and other systems have changed. Also Renault won’t sell CCS upgrade sorry.

[@BrackenDog10]

Even with CCS, it charges at only 40KW (according to EV-Database). Peugeot E-208 is much faster at 75. Sticking with the ZE 40 for now I think.

[@wozza59]

Will the new Zoe still have the AC 22kw on board charger, and if so would that still be included should you choose the CCS option?

[@wozza59]

From what I see looking around Zap map there always seems to be more problems with CCS connectors than the Chademo connectors....

[@NicolasRaimo]

I did mention in video ;) but yes 22kw AC across the entire range is standard! and will still be there with or without CCS.

[@NicolasRaimo]

CCS is a fairly new plug and lots of chargers are OLD and before it existed so it tends to be a communication issue with this standard on OLDER chargers, but yes AC is FAR more reliable

[@wozza59]

@@NicolasRaimo Re CCS - Thank you for the info.. Yep I didn't pick up the info on 22KW on board charger.......👍😊

[@markgaudie80]

Nick would you not consider the top spec ZOE over the TM3?

[@NicolasRaimo]

Can't compare the 2 Mark ones a saloon car price at £40k and other is a hatchback for under £30k its like saying "would you buy a Fiat Panda over an Audi TT convertible"

[@johndouglas770]

From what I have read customer ordering will open mid-September with the first customer deliveries being January 2020. The ZE50 in the UK will have 3 different levels of specification - Play, Iconic & GT Line. The Iconic will be £1,500 more than the Play and the GT Line will be £1,450 more than that, what I don't know is the price of the base model. 50kW DC CCS charging will be available on the Iconic and GT Line for £750 Technology standard on GT Line, Iconic £800 Winter pack, Iconic and GT Line £500 17" alloy wheels, GT Line only £310 Bose sound system, GT Line only £500 Hands free parking, GT Line only £300

[@NicolasRaimo]

Soon as i can say more i will :)

[@maerklin29800]

Does one of these models have ADAPTIVE cruise control?

[@tooneychris]

No

[@miickyp]

We'll have a chat about them next Saturday mate, will be interested to hear ur price thoughts!

[@NicolasRaimo]

Looking forward to seeing you there Mick!

[@gordonfraser8020]

Any thoughts on which colours will be best\worst at resale?

[@NicolasRaimo]

BEST- White/Black/Grey/Blue. Personal favs are zircon blue and Celdon blue AVOIDS- Purple/Red I know people who love the purple and the red but its marmite White and Blacks are safe colours

[@JonathanPorterfield]

Just 1 question nick , shall i go for CCS ?? 😂😂😂😂😂 GREAT video mate

[@NicolasRaimo]

Did I not make it clear? Hmmm I think maybe next time I should flash my intention with visual text and a panic alarm 🚨YES JOHN GO FOR CCS

[@JonathanPorterfield]

@@NicolasRaimo 😂😂😂👍👍👏👏👏

[@RobertDodge]

We are not going for CCS like we didnt go for the quick charge system last time - we do not need it and because its a newer technology for renault and we have already replaced £3000 worth of charging unit under warranty we will go with tried and tested tech - sshhh I know nick will beat me up for this comment. Rob x P.s we were told never to buy an ev with no home charger but we run our 2 zoe's on just the granny cable as members of the RZOC know !

[@NicolasRaimo]

Robert Dodge Robert it’s not if you need CCS it’s All about the resale value. Charging on granny is not recommended as 3 pin plugs weren’t decide to pull that amount of current regularly if your doing that then regular checks from a trained electrician are a must

[@abigailgrace3097]

‘Body coloured door handles.. oooooh’ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@iansimons7466]

Hi just out of curiosity how much is the Zoe behind you. Or is there a reason you’re not displaying the price. It’s just so much in the shot. Human curiosity I suppose. CCS not standard that’s poor. Maybe a fantastic deal on the outgoing 40 is the way to go. 🤓

[@tonyp741]

£14,877 currently as its on AutoTrader now.

[@iansimons7466]

Thanks may be in touch good deal on the 40 sounds better than the new car as there is lots to option to get it to the spec you want. Then what’s the price at that point. And what is the cost of the new car. 🤓

[@NicolasRaimo]

sorry Ian didn't see your message till now been busy filming all weekend

[@tuc-dh4df]

Prices?, battery lease?

[@hamfish225]

I wonder if renault will change their mind on letting people add ccs to the play model. I'd get that one otherwise.

[@shoestringsev4529]

I am guessing this is why they will not be. Its a bit of a money grab tactic. Naturally it would in the end work out not costing them much if all models had ccs as one production line and economy of scale ect.

[@ProfSimonHolland]

our dealer did not offer CCS on the iconic...only the GT. .... plus they quoted €400 to add a camera to an iconic....although the city park package includes front sensors, auto park and a camera...for €500...it's complicated, watch Nick's good youtube channel and do your homework before buying a new zoe.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Thanks for kind comment simon

[@jameschapman4824]

How they can release any spec without something as fundamental as Rapid charging in this day and age and expect to get away with that I do not know! I will probably look at other car brands when I come to change my ZE40 Zoe in a years time. I suspect there will be better options. Maybe?

[@NicolasRaimo]

There aiming at price James, They likely thought because it has 22kw AC that is the same as current selling ZE40 zoe that sells VERY well that some people would be happy keeping what they have. So they get a lower price buying point. If they included it they'd of only increased price to make the difference up, i do find it annoying you can't add it to the Play Spec of the ZE50

[@jameschapman4824]

Yes Nic I do understand the price challenge they have however when I come to trade in my ZE40 (battery owned) after next September I'm sure pricing of all the other cars coming to the market will have settled down somewhat and then I can make a better decision. By the way the reason it will be after September next year was that I got a three year service package as part of the deal when I brought my car in September 2017.

[@audioorigami]

type 2 22kw zoe is not that bad....esp when a lot of fast chargers dont got all the fast charge rates :) ,..esp if your a town driver

[@nigelweir3852]

If you have reversing camera and sensors why do you need self parking , if you do need it maybe you should stop driving

[@marcusmascord6079]

The new Zoe is beautiful, interior and exterior are amazing. However by the time you have specced it up with CCS etc it will be expensive. Nearly the same price as the new Volkswagen ID.3, so it is a no brainer to go for the ID.3.

[@NicolasRaimo]

The ID is a lot more fully spec’d than Zoe will be sold for

[@Luigimotorscars]

the Zoe ZE50 looks like a great car but for now the ZE40 fits most peoples needs. CCS is a nice option but 100% of our charging is at home or work

[@markreed9853]

You'll get your £750 back when you re-sell and it will still be better for charging on longer journeys for you and for me with no home charging essential.

[@JUSSTTIINFU3K]

Do they have adaptive cruise?

[@NicolasRaimo]

No adaptive cruise on the zoe which I was surprised by, but it does have emergency braking

[@ram64man]

No new car should not come with a rapid charge, what were Renault thinking, whoever in marketing and finance made this decision they clearly do not get the Concept that ev’s are not just city cars, yes if you only do 100 miles a day you will never need the ccs but go away for a weekend or long trip there is no way just using a (old style/original ) 16amp public charger will be enough

[@johndouglas770]

The battery lease versions will start from £18,670 and go up to £21,620, with battery owned going form £25,670 up to £28,620. When you look at what the competition are bringing to the market, in my opinion that is too much money for a Zoe. www.press.renault.co.uk/en-gb/releases/2662

[@RenaultZoeZEOwnersClub]

Blind spot warning is on the 9.3 touch screen using the 360deg sensors. It's a animated display radar looking system. Not mirror led flashing thing.. Why does your title say life? It's play.. Lol

[@NicolasRaimo]

No its doesn't clearly says Play.... ;)

[@LeiChat]

Thanks for sharing. Just one important spec missing... the price. Come on Renault, how much is it ?

[@NicolasRaimo]

Stay tuned Uk prices coming soon very very soon

[@NicolasRaimo]

Price on my subs community page now

[@LeiChat]

@@NicolasRaimo Spotted it earlier. Thanks for sharing. I prefer small cars but the price of the full spec GT line is only £5k less than a Tesla Model 3. Renault suggested the new model would be similar in price to existing but it looks like that's without all the (new) optional extras.

[@NicolasRaimo]

The GT line is much higher spec than a dynamique nav it’s more like a signature model, iconic is better priced in the r110 motor just add CCS is same price as e208

[@ghost70]

Really CCS is an option wtf !!! You did not mention insurance. Ibet an upgraded iconic with most of the the GT options would be cheaper to insure. Insurance love gt gti gsi anything speedy more money

[@wozza59]

Popped into my Renault dealer last week, My dealer said that Renault have announced they'll be no battery lease on the new model Zoe.

[@NicolasRaimo]

The correctly line is "no battery lease at launch" Renault UK are not saying its NEVER coming there leaving there options open depending on how sales preform with it now gone this is a VERY recent thing however this video was made WAY WAY before that.

[@wozza59]

@@NicolasRaimo Yep my dealer said when I popped in last week they had only been informed about 3 days prior, so it's a very recent decision.

[@NicolasRaimo]

hehe i knew about 4 weeks before them due to insiders but wasn't allowed to make it public. Stay tuned to my channel and subscribed for all the latest zoe info

[@wozza59]

@@NicolasRaimoGood stuff I can't wait..😊👍

[@davidevans4609]

Is CCS worth adding on a lease car?

[@NicolasRaimo]

Will you use it? Will you buy car end of lease?

[@davidevans4609]

@@NicolasRaimo Probably use it 10 or so times over the 2 year lease. Definitely won't be buying it afterwards.

[@NicolasRaimo]

10 times it’s worth it

[@nealstreet1956]

Will it have Adaptive Cruise Control?

[@sib4897]

Sadly not.

[@nealstreet1956]

@@sib4897 I wonder why not?

[@dmclement74]

@@nealstreet1956 Renault state as it's a city car it doesn't need it.

[@nealstreet1956]

Damian Clement Interesting! Then if it is just seen as a city car why are they banging the 135bhp engine in it? If it was a conflict with the regenerative braking system then I could perhaps forgive them.

[@sweetbon76]

And only lane departure warning? No active lane keep assist..? 🤔

[@vegan_omad_no1802]

Lumbar support?

[@NicolasRaimo]

checking...... CRAIG?

[@NicolasRaimo]

No it doesn't

[@RobertDodge]

No same crappy seat frames since 2013 - exactly the same :(

[@shoestringsev4529]

Are these 50kwh Zoe battery rental?

[@NicolasRaimo]

As with the ZE40 and the 22kwh Model they will be sold as BOTH battery owned or battery lease at the time of purchase depending on what said person decides to buy

[@markreed9853]

@@NicolasRaimo I thought 22kw models were battery leased only?

[@NicolasRaimo]

Nope a few sold non battery lease check out an OLD video on how to spot an "i" model

[@shoestringsev4529]

Yeah I know the i model was asking as there was talk about the new 50kwh Zoe having "more" owned battery quantity and possibly no more lease. Guess they make too much money off leasing to stop.

[@BillyNoMates1974]

Is this going t be priced stupidly expensive just like the Cora E (£26K for a city car). I swear the electric car versions of ICE engined cars are getting more expensive

[@paulclapton7803]

Play model with alloy wheels would be perfect in a small car , no need for sat nav with apple or android phones these days.

[@NicolasRaimo]

I guess you could buy alloys at a later date and fit them but to me no CCS option on Play Z.E.50 out rules it for me!

[@MrGoogle87]

Super stupid they sell them without CCS!... It isn’t good for the brand aswell or the “name” of the Zoe. It will cost Renault money aswell I’d think

[@johndouglas770]

From what I read elsewhere CCS will cost £750.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Unable to comment about option costs at this time till its officially been released

[@sib4897]

@@NicolasRaimo Nic, Will Adams released an email on 23 August with the Options prices. Cheers Stephen

[@NicolasRaimo]

I've been informed them prices are not set yet

[@TheBeggFamily]

The play is the only one I can afford. They do a £60pm payment plan, perfect for pensioners. £280pm is unaffordable. I am adding SatNav, front/rear sensors and CCS connector before I take delivery. CCS connector is £750.

[@NicolasRaimo]

You can t have CCs on the play model there’s ZERO option on play for it

[@TheBeggFamily]

Nicolas Raimo That’s not what my Renault garage told me. I’ll confirm it on Monday when I go for a Test Drive.

[@NicolasRaimo]

Play model has no CCS or sat nav you also can’t add parking sensors so you mean the iconic model but time you added extra mentioned it’s cheaper to get the GT line. Want me to recommend you to a dealer who knows what he’s doing and has best prices goojg

[@TheBeggFamily]

Nicolas Raimo I’ve already been quoted silly numbers for adding front/rear sensors and they said SatNav could be added too! By all means recommend someone, but I live in Middlesbrough, so can’t travel too far to a dealer. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@NicolasRaimo]

@@TheBeggFamily go to EVNick.com click contact me send a message to me with your mobile email and options and ill say "i give you permission to share my details" and ill pass onto the dealer

[@South_of_the_Tyne]

And the cost of the models is ....? And the cost of battery leasing is....? Come on I expect more info from you N.

[@Flyfan24]

It's not official yet

[@NicolasRaimo]

Nothing official I can say or release sorry

[@South_of_the_Tyne]

That's ok then N but if you don't know then say you don't know don't leave us searching for other sources for prices......

[@NicolasRaimo]

@@South_of_the_Tyne There is ZERO public info on battery prices ANYWHERE, soon as i can release it i will.

[@nealstreet1956]

Have you noticed that now the UK Spec is fully available, Renault have removed the beautiful material dashboard option in favour of what the call premium soft touch plastic!!! retrograde step as far as I can see!!!

[@NicolasRaimo]

Yes i heard it a few weeks ago i believe anyone who had an order in will get a free boot tidy which is good as it protects the boss system and need place for cables!, I heard rumours it was changed as it was ripping!

[@philgalpin9284]

Remember, post Brexit, most people won't be able to buy anything other than the play model!

[@NicolasRaimo]

Phil i can't say the B word on my channel everyone tells me off, but you can and i won't tell you off. Lets just hope this sorry mess gets fixed.

[@garyvandesande2677]

Yawn